Events Activation Sr Specialist

Events Activation Senior Specialist

Company: BDO USA

The Events Activation team, part of the Marketing Activation Center of Excellence (CoE), is a virtual center of marketing professionals with specialized knowledge delivering extraordinary results from strategy to consultation and planning to execution. We help our internal clients develop a clear vision for live and online events aligned with their go‑to‑market growth goals and personalized for their targeted audiences. We create seamless, signature, unforgettable BDO‑branded experiences using proven marketing strategies and innovative ideas.

The Events Activation Senior Specialist is responsible for coordinating and planning exceptional BDO‑branded live and online event interactions for our clients, contacts and prospects and driving and monitoring related activities with firm and account teams’ business and go‑to‑market strategies. He/she manages the end‑to‑end planning and execution process for clients working with and leveraging team members and vendors for successful day‑of delivery.

• Own the communication and logistics throughout the planning process
• Work closely with Events Activation colleagues to create opportunities for cross‑firm collaboration in events
• Possess knowledge of contractual language as it pertains to meetings and events
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve maximum value for the best product and services
• Oversee the event budget and ensure accuracy in developing estimates, working and actual spends
• Handle all event audio‑video production from creative concept to final production
• Help develop success measures and evaluate all events against objectives, recommending areas for improvement
• Coordinate and lead the invitation and registration process
• Offer on‑site supervision or transition as necessary
• Perform post‑event duties such as expense processing, invoice reconciliation, evaluations, sharing feedback with the Events Activation team, marketing colleagues, and other stakeholders
• Champion the BDO brand in all event marketing activities
• Other duties as required

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED (required). Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing (preferred).
• Experience:
  
  Four (4) or more years of marketing/event planning/administrative experience (required). Experience working in the Accounting, Financial Consulting, Business Advisory and/or Banking Industries (preferred).
• License/Certification:
  None required.
• Software:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (required). CRM experience (preferred).
• Language:
  None required.
• Other
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong planning, managing, and coordinating skills; ability to multi‑task independently or within a team; excellent organizational and project management skills; active listening and interpretation skills; understanding of event context and guest types; experience planning budgets and negotiating with clients; critical thinker and problem solver; travel up to 20% of the time.

• National Range: $70,000 - $90,000
• Colorado Range: $70,000 - $90,000
• Maryland Range: $70,000 - $90,000
• NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $70,000 - $90,000

BDO is a firm that fosters a culture of meaningful connections, curiosity, and authenticity. It offers flexibility and opportunities for advancement and is committed to delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for its people, clients, and communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company and provides a unique ownership experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. “BDO USA, P.A. is an EO employer M/F/Veteran/Disability.”